Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario suspending doctor’s note policy for extended absences

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

Premier Doug Ford says “relief” on hydro rates is coming for Ontarians as people are being told to stay home amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Premier Doug Ford appealed to Ontario’s business community Saturday, asking that any company that can produce medical supplies reach out to the provincial government amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, when asked whether he would consider a more expansive lockdown of the province, said on Saturday that the government would wait for the expert opinion of Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams and his team for word whether it would be needed.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the government is launching the first stage of their learn-at-home education portal for students as schools are closed in the province due to COVID-19. Ford added the portal provides curriculum-based interactive learning tools and resources made in Ontario and in both official languages.

During Friday’s briefing on Ontario’s response to COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford said his Cabinet would be discussing options to provide childcare services to healthcare workers and front-liners..

The Ontario government announced the launch of a new online platform entitled, “Learn at Home” for students out of school amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and education minister Stephen Lecce are set to make an announcement amid the coronavirus pandemic on Friday.

Peter Bethlenfalvy, who serves as president of the treasury board in Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet, says he is in self-isolation pending the results of a COVID-19 test.

Toronto’s medical officer is calling on all non-essential businesses in the city to close amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, several London, Ont.,  businesses are making the switch to online and phone orders, with some even going so far as temporarily closing down.

Asked about a group of school children stuck in Peru due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he had worked with the federal government and Air Canada and together they were arranging a flight to bring the children home.

Asked about a group of school children stuck in Peru due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he had worked with the federal government and Air Canada and together they were arranging a flight to bring the children home.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to recent reports that people returning from abroad were not self-isolating when they arrived home, with some going back to work, and stressed people must self-police themselves. He also said with regards to thousands of snowbirds likely returning home, people must still self-isolate but the government would work to ensure they have access to groceries and supplies despite being unable to leave home.

TORONTO – The Ontario government is expected to pass emergency legislation today aimed at protecting workers who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the daily updates from Ontario health officials, Doug Ford and his government are keeping residents informed on their response to the pandemic. Miranda Anthistle has more.

Simcoe County Warden George Cornell declared an emergency on Wednesday afternoon as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ontario’s health minister says some people in their 30s with novel coronavirus are being placed on ventilators, adding the COVID-19 pandemic is a “very serious health situation for all Ontarians.”

On Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford commended Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for closing the Canadian border for non-essential U.S.

Ontario has confirmed another case of the novel coronavirus in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s jurisdiction — a man in his 60s who recently travelled to Austria.

On Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford commended Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for closing the Canadian border for non-essential U.S.

On the same day Ontario has its first potential coronavirus-related death, Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in the province. Erica Vella has details.

There will be no St. Patrick’s Day parties in Kingston’s bars and restaurants Tuesday evening.

While the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Canada and Ontario, many services and businesses in and around Barrie have been closed or cancelled.

Hamilton’s restaurant owners are worried about how a provincial order to close all restaurants and bars amid the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-term impacts.

As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across Canada, some governments have declared a state of emergency.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency for the province on Tuesday. He stated that effective immediately a number of places, including recreational centres and places of worship, will be closed until at least March 31.

Speaking with reporters at Queen’s Park on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned of the dire economic consequences of completely closing the U.S. / Canada border, one of the options on the table for containing the spread of COVID-19, but said he would support the move if it was recommended by healthcare professionals.

Speaking with Speaking with reporters at Queen’s Park on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was “very concerned” about the situation at the U.S. / Canadian border, and expressed worry that the federal government is not doing enough to screen people coming into Canada for COVID-19.

A state of emergency has been called in Ontario in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but premier Doug Ford says many places will remain open, including grocery stores, convenience stores, and for some, more importantly, the LCBO, The Beer Store and the Ontario Cannabis Store will be continuing operations.

Speaking with reporters at Queen’s Park on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his government would be opening seventeen COVID-19 testing centres across the province.

Speaking with Speaking with reporters at Queen’s Park on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that his government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would immediately provide job-protected leave to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need to be away from work to care for children because of school or day care closures.

The Ontario government is expanding its call for closures in the province amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced at Queen’s Park on Tuesday the first stage of the province’s COVID-19 emergency relief package, which will include $300 million to support the fight against the virus.

Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency for Ontario due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. However, Ford said this is not a provincial shutdown.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford formally declared a state of emergency for the province of Ontario due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency for Ontario due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has been classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization after it spread worldwide — with major hotspots in China, Iran and Italy.